Kemajl Avdiu

Kemajl Avdiu

Personal information
Date of birth	(1976-12-22) 22 December 1976 (age 46)
Place of birth	SFR Yugoslavia
Position(s)	Midfielder, Attacker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1997–1998	Esbjerg fB [1]	12	(1)
1998–2000	Bury F.C.	27	(1)
1999	→ Partick Thistle F.C. (loan)	6	(1)
2000	→ Falkirk F.C. (loan)	1	(0)
2000	Finn Harps F.C. [2]
2001	Jonkopings Sodra IF [3]	17	(7)
2001–2002	PAS Giannina F.C. [4]
2002–2007 [5]	Husqvarna FF [6] [7]
2007–2009 [8]	FC Trollhättan [9] [10]
2009–2013 [11]	Tenhults IF [12] [13]	44+	(0+)
2013	Hovslätts IK [14] [15]	20	(2)
2014	Tenhults IF [16]	2	(0)
2015-20xx	IK Tord [17]	7+	(0+)
2018	IF Haga [18]	10	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kemajl Avdiu (born 22 December 1976) is a Swedish former footballer.

Career

England

Continuing his career at Bury from Esbjerg fB, Avdiu stayed with the Shakers until 2000, ^[19] totaling 27 appearances and one goal.^{[ citation needed ]}

Meanwhile, his family was trying to survive the Kosovo War (1998-1999), afraid to leave due to the threat of the Yugoslavian army. ^[20] His family, including himself supported the NATO bombing of the country, ^{[20] [21]} but some of his relatives had not been accounted for, even though most fled to Albania. ^[21] The then 22-year old, feeling fortunate to be safe, also expressed concern for his Austria-based friend who was thinking of enrolling in the Kosovo Liberation Army. ^[21]

When the conflict was over, Avdiu hoped that his parents would retire in Kosovo. ^[20]

Scotland

Loaned out to Partick Thistle from April to May 1999, the Swede put the Jags 2-0 up over East Fife on debut, but they came back 2-2. ^{[22] [23]} Despite this, he remained a fans' favorite. ^[22] The day before, he volunteered to pack supplies to help people affected by the Kosovo War, expressing disquiet at the situation but also fortunate that there were many volunteers. ^[23]

References

1. Esbjerg fB Profile
2. Harps keen on Kamelj Kickin Magazine
3. STATISTIK: SAMTLIGA SPELARE UNDER 2000-TALET I JÖNKÖPINGS SÖDRA Goran & Gary (Textalk Webzine)
4. Περίοδος 2001-02 ΠΑΕ ΠΑΣ ΓΙΑΝΝΙΝΑ 1966
5. Koll på division I södra Kristianstadbladet
6. Storseger för HFF Sveriges Radio
7. Sweden Cup 2005 RSSSF
8. Läget i Superettan, 18/2 Södrasajten.se (Textalk Webnews)
9. Kemajl har landat i FCT TTELA
10. Historik FC Trollhättan
11. Välkända ansikten i Tenhults nya ledarstab Jnytt
12. Avdiu och Kamhie förstärker Tenhult Jnytt
13. Avdiu fortsätter i Tenhult - och tränarstaben är klar Jnytt
14. Två nyförvärv till Hovslätt Jnytt
15. Hovslätts IK 2013 IdrottOnline
16. Tio mål när Tenhult storvann Jnytt
17. IK Tord (IdrottOnline) Profile
18. IF Haga (laget.se) Profile
19. Kemo's home Swede home The Bolton News
20. Shakers star's Kosovo nightmare Lancashire Telegraph
21. I fear for my family says soccer star The Bolton News
22. Partick Thistle History Archive Profile
23. JAGS STRIKER ON A MERCY MISSION Daily Record (Scotland - Thefreelibrary.com)

External links

• fogis.se Profile
• Kemajl Avdiu at FootballDatabase.eu
• Kemajl Avdiu at Soccerbase